Building the ideal Josh Giddey lineup

Quietly, over the last few weeks, Josh Giddey has turned a corner and is starting to find the form he displayed last season before a season ending injury. Giddey’s knack for snagging offensive boards and his passing have been huge positives for a Thunder team that can be deficient in those aspects of the game.

At the start of season, Giddey struggled to impact the game in which he had become accustomed. His rookie year provided opposing teams with film to build a scouting report and target Giddey’s weaknesses.

Teams became familiar with his game and packed the paint. Scoring and playmaking has been harder for Giddey this season; the forest of bodies below the arc have made it difficult for…